Condensate Stabilizer

Condensate Stabilizers reduce the vapor pressure of produced oil/condensate for stock tank storage and
transport, and increase the recoverable quantity of Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs).

The Exterran Production Solutions Condensate Stabilizer Unit is designed to minimize startup time, safely
stabilize condensates by reducing Reid Vapor Pressure, (RVP) and efficiently capture Natural Gas Liquids
(NGL) in wellstreams.

Key Benefits

Performance

Safely stabilize condensate liquids with Exterrans pre-engineered, modular design

Efficiently separate and capture valuable NGLs down to 10 RVP or less
Proven industry-leading design and construction maximizes production and minimizes
downtime

Efficiency

Pre-engineered modular design speeds startup

Safe startup time and simplify connection with Exterrans uniform isometric piping
 Prompt, professional service, support and spare parts from local technicians in or near
every major oil & gas producing region in the U.S. and numerous areas around the world

How it Works

After upstream separation, the condensate stream enters the unit. It is first preheated in the inlet
heat exchanger and then flows into the upper section of the stabilizer tower. Inside the tower, the
light components typically methane, ethane, propane, and butane rise and exit the overhead
vapor outlet. The heavier liquid components descend and pass through the indirect heater to
cause additional vapor to flash off, rise and exit the tower.

Stabilized liquids collect in the bottom of the tower. They are routed to the inlet heat exchanger to
cool. Stabilized liquid product then flows to storage tanks.

The vapor that exits the tower flows through an ambient cooler and then to a low-pressure
separator. Gas from the separator is routed to compression for delivery to market. NGLs exit the
separator and flow to a blowcase where they are pressurized for a bullet tank or pipeline.

Standard Features & Options

Standard Features

Condensate Stabilizer tower

Stainless steel packing
Multiple stages of separation
Inlet heat exchanger
Shell and tube
Outlet gas ambient heat exchanger
Indirect heater with expansion tank
Removable fire tube
Burner safety low (BSL) / igniter
Removable coil
Fuel gas assembly & flame arrestor
Removable ladder
Vertical three-phase separator
Vertical blowcase
Pneumatic instrumentation
High/low shutdown valve
Heavy-duty oilfield skid with lifting lugs

Options

Burner management system

Electrical instrumentation
Gas metering
Liquid metering
 Cold weather option
Sour gas service built according to the NACE standard
Stack arrestor
Additional cooling

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